This is an alert sent from the Central Alerting System (CAS). This alert warns providers of the risk of severe harm and death if an insulin needle and syringe is used to administer insulin withdrawn directly from a pen device or replacement cartridge. This alert asks...

HCPA have noted that there are a number of training providers on the market who are currently offering E-Learning courses and deals – we would like to point out that although HCPA has an Approval System for training providers of face to face training we do not approve...

Recent research suggests the urgent need for better care for people at the end of their life and more support for the relatives and professionals who look after them. A survey of over 1,400 Care Practitioners, including family members, friends, and healthcare workers...

Delay to launch of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care The replacement for the Adult Residential Management and Adult Management pathways of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 5...

This formulary created by Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, has been developed to assist any health care professional prescribing or requesting dressings for wound management in Hertfordshire. It aims to aid the decision making process and help choose the most...

Sharon Davies (Chief Executive, HCPA) and Iain Macbeath (Director of Health and Community Services, HCC) represented Hertfordshire at the recent NCASC conference in Manchester for SCIE. The presentation focused on the pioneering partnership work between providers, the...

Health Education England has produced a Guide for Carers and Care Providers with a focus on ‘Living Well with Dementia’. The guide offers practice information for anyone supporting people living with dementia. It also aims to support an understanding of the...